Bananas.org

Bananas.org (http://www.bananas.org/)
-   Cold Hardy Bananas (http://www.bananas.org/f15/)
-   -   Variegated Plants in the north (http://www.bananas.org/f15/variegated-plants-north-51481.html)

cincinnana 10-29-2020 06:04 PM

Variegated Plants in the north
 
Variegated Plants In the North.

These plants are generally easy to grow especially in containers.
Container growing is an easy way to control all variables of any plants growth.
It also allows your plant to be portable when winter months arrive.
I grow mine just like my other plants with a few exceptions.

Generally the plant is not cool weather tolerant and will pull back in unfavorable conditions.

subsonicdrone 10-29-2020 06:16 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
the big aeae...
was that pot buried in the ground or how did you keep it from tipping over?

cincinnana 10-29-2020 06:22 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by subsonicdrone (Post 336384)
the big aeae...
was that pot buried in the ground or how did you keep it from tipping over?

Thanks for the response...

Plants are 17 feet tall with drip irrigation grown in a monitored kept garden.

subsonicdrone 10-29-2020 06:26 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
so it is sheltered somewhat i guess
nice plant!

cincinnana 10-29-2020 06:34 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
Large plants commercially are PEGGED with 1/ 4 inch rebar to the ground.

subsonicdrone 10-29-2020 06:39 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
nice i might get some blumat on the watering tip

cincinnana 10-29-2020 06:45 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by subsonicdrone (Post 336390)
nice i might get some blumat on the watering tip

I will send you a link.......
Thx for the response

I do hand water though..

cincinnana 10-29-2020 07:31 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
I had gotten questions about a link....thx

Grow the plant like you stole it....


https://www.flickr.com/gp/hostafarian/T5rF6c

cincinnana 10-30-2020 05:52 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
The plant is similar to a Viente cohol with the growing conditions...
Target growing temps are 80 degrees and above for me.
Cool wet temperatures will cause this plant to pull back and possibly perish. I've had my share failures.

However in a conservatory or greenhouse with consistent warm temperatures this plant will flourish.

cincinnana 10-30-2020 06:07 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
Getting fresh stock increases the plants success.

New arrivals
by
Hostafarian
,
on Flickr

cincinnana 11-01-2020 07:25 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by subsonicdrone (Post 336384)
the big aeae...
was that pot buried in the ground or how did you keep it from tipping over?

Large plants are pegged with rebar to stop from tipping.

Here is a good link with photos from another thread.
http://www.bananas.org/222242-post1.html

LaBananaGwr2018 11-01-2020 10:47 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
Wow, aeae in Ohio. That is very hard core. Wish you the best of luck, doubt you will need it based of all your other posts.

cincinnana 11-08-2020 08:13 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
Plant them outdoors in the best soil possible.
Or keep them in a container where you have more control.
Do what you can afford........do not skimp.

Grow the plant as you would all your others.
The plant develops a tall footprint which makes the plant difficult for home growers to manage indoors during the the winter.

johnpalment0129 11-11-2020 03:49 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
Guys, I want to ask for a personal consultation. Who can give me a consultation, write to Direct!

johnpalment0129 11-11-2020 03:50 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
:waving:Hello! I'm new here, I am glad to welcome you and I am ready to exchange useful information!

cincinnana 11-16-2020 08:23 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
Create the best soilless mix you can.
A charcoal amendment will help your soil.
How to bust up your charcoal for your soilless mix

by
Hostafarian
,
on Flickr

Backyard Banana Joe 11-16-2020 08:40 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
Hi Cin..... how long did it take to get your AEAE that tall? That is some serious height! What happened to it in the end?

cincinnana 11-24-2020 07:31 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Backyard Banana Joe (Post 336821)
Hi Cin..... how long did it take to get your AEAE that tall? That is some serious height! What happened to it in the end?

Thanks......

Plant is at mature height and weight for a four+ year old .

Thanks for asking>>>:08:

cincinnana 01-02-2021 08:39 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
Create the best soilless mix you can afford......there is a lot of leeway here.
Soilless mix

cincinnana 01-09-2021 07:21 PM

Re: Variegated Plants in the north
 
Fertilize now for spring growth.

My grow in the north is different than your grow.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Backyard Banana Joe (Post 336821)
Hi Cin..... how long did it take to get your AEAE that tall?

In zone 5-6 maybe 3-5 years but growing conditions can affect the outcome.
I have seen in zone 9 similar times with the same outcome.
Coastal Florida Zone 10 similar predictable grow pattern and height.
Same in zone 11.


Inexperienced growers have a hard time growing this COOL sensitive plant once it becomes chest high and underestimate the resources to grow the plant season to season. Folks have a difficult time with the large footprint.


Quote:

Originally Posted by Backyard Banana Joe (Post 336821)
That is some serious height!

My plant look just like the ones in coastal Florida.:)
Pstem 7-10 feet with 12 ft leaves.....or larger.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Backyard Banana Joe (Post 336821)
What happened to it in the end?

There is no end....there is just not enough time to share the bounty.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:22 AM.

Powered by vBulletin Version 3.6.8, Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Limited.
All content © Bananas.org & the respective author.